A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2614165 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2615556 epoch_slot_no: 1956 block_no: 2614042 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2385 time: 2019-05-22 08:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x324a5d5cba54a73c661768df984027ff1bc1941b58e8f995c5c2ccd3d2836716Block Operator
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